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Job ID: JOB_ID_6807

Job Role: Support System Administrator

We are seeking a Support System Administrator for a hybrid role supporting the State of Texas. Candidates must be local to the Austin area. The primary focus of this role is migrating and modernizing end-of-life Windows and RHEL systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess legacy Windows and RHEL systems (Windows Server 2012 and older, RHEL 5, 6, 7 and newer), prioritize migration needs, and execute upgrade or rebuild plans to move systems to supported operating system versions.
  • Reconfigure, harden, patch, and validate migrated systems while maintaining security, compliance, and operational continuity.
  • Document migration activity, update configuration records, coordinate with infrastructure teams and vendors, and provide post-migration support and knowledge transfer.
  • Perform system hardening tasks on RHEL and Windows Server systems before and after migration to mitigate security risks.
  • Apply security patches and updates for both RHEL and Windows servers.
  • Run vulnerability scans and perform security updates to address any issues uncovered during the migration process.
  • Ensure all systems meet internal security policies, compliance regulations, and industry standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST).
  • Troubleshoot OS-level issues and application problems on both Windows and RHEL systems post-migration, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of the migration process, including steps taken, configurations changed, and any issues encountered and resolved.
  • Update system configuration records post-migration to reflect the new OS and environment.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on migration status, challenges, and milestones achieved.
  • Work closely with other IT teams (e.g., networking, database admins, application owners) to ensure smooth integration of migrated systems.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors or support services as needed.
  • Communicate with end-users and stakeholders about any system downtime, changes, or disruptions during the migration process.
  • Create detailed user manuals and internal documentation on managing updated systems.
  • Share insights and lessons learned from the migration process.
  • Ensure that backup solutions are in place for both Windows and RHEL systems.
  • Update disaster recovery plans for systems post-migration and test recovery procedures.
  • Conduct post-migration audits to verify that all systems are fully functional, secure, and compliant.
  • Identify any post-migration system performance improvements, optimizations, or further enhancements needed.

Minimum Candidate Characteristics:

  • 8+ years of hands-on system administration and OS upgrade experience with both Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
  • Strong experience migrating legacy Windows and RHEL systems to supported versions through rebuilds, reinstallation, and post-migration validation.
  • Strong experience with automation, scripting, and security hardening across Windows and Linux platforms, including tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash.
  • Experience with RHEL 5/6/7/8/9, and Windows Server (2008-2022).
  • Proficiency in system administration for both Linux (RHEL 5/6 and RHEL 7/8/9) and Windows environments.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills for legacy systems (RHEL 5/6 and older Windows versions).
  • Experience with in-place upgrades and fresh installs for RHEL and older Windows versions to Windows Server.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible for RHEL, PowerShell, SCCM, for Windows).
  • Proficient in system automation and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Ansible).
  • Strong security knowledge, including patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability scanning for both Windows and RHEL systems.
  • Experience with backup and recovery solutions for legacy systems.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).

Exceptional Candidate Characteristics:

  • Experience with STIG-based hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance for both Windows and RHEL systems.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware in environments where most servers are virtual machines.
  • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and post-migration audit activities in secure enterprise environments.

Deliverables:

  • Migration plans and timelines for legacy systems.
  • Backup and disaster recovery strategies for RHEL and Windows systems.
  • Post-migration system configurations and updates.
  • Regular migration status reports and post-migration review reports.
  • System documentation, SOPs, and internal training materials.

Note: Candidates must be local to the Austin area. Expected duration is 22 months (4/20/26 – 12/31/27). Deadline for submission is Tuesday 3/31 by 5:00 PM.

Special Requirements

Hybrid, Local to Austin candidates only, STIG-based hardening, vulnerability remediation, security compliance

Compensation & Location

Salary: $80,000 – $130,000 per year (Estimated)

Location: Austin, TX

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Email: ika.ch@emphasissofttech.com

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